Fishing Half-Moon Lake in Pemiscot County, Missouri

• Overview

  Pemiscot County in Missouri is where Half-Moon Lake sits. Around the bank it is open valley. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Caruthersville sits 6.3 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Steele at 7.6 miles and Hayti at 9.1 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork. It repays a second visit more than a first.

• Where to Fish on Half-Moon Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. On Half-Moon Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Bright light pushes fish tight to whatever cover exists.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 35°F in January and 81°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Half-Moon Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Pioneer Lake Number Five is 16 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Half-Moon Lake.